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If you are seeing this message, you made need to upgrade your Flash plugin, or turn on Java Script in your browser, or upgrade your browser itself (Internet Explorer, Firefox) so you can view our videos.An outbreak of the equine influenza (EI) also known as the horse flu occurred for the first time in Australia in 2007. A rapid response by the horse industry and government meant that the flu could be quickly controlled and Australia has been officially declared EI free since June 2008.
EI is an acute viral disease, which is highly contagious and can spread quickly
between horses. It can be transferred between stables and paddocks through
equipment, vehicles and people who may have come into contact with the disease.
The symptoms of EI include high temperatures, coughing, sneezing and nasal
discharge. A very small number of the horses that contract EI, will actually die
from the disease or develop life threatening respiratory diseases. Most EI
infections lead to a loss in performance, which may take months to recover from
and can lead to a substantial loss of income.A vaccine exists for the EI however, it is not deemed necessary by the Depart of Primary Industries (DPI). However, the loss of income caused by the EI outbreak last year has prompted some horse breeders to get their horses vaccinated as a preventative measure.
If you suspect your horse or donkey of showing symptoms of the EI flu you can get help on this 24 hour phone line 1800 675 888.
To learn more about the equine flu visit the DPI.
